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Mike Sullivan explains why Brennan Othmann is back and why Alexis Lafrenière is sliding down the lineup

With Brennan Othmann bringing fresh energy from Hartford and Matt Rempe still hampered by injury, the head coach is challenging his core players to earn their ice time.

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The New York Rangers overhauled their lines during Monday's morning skate ahead of a matchup against the Seattle Kraken, and Mike Sullivan was very direct in why he made the changes he did. Following an embarrassing 10-2 loss vs. the Boston Bruins, it was clear some changes needed to be made, and we now know the changes and why they were made.